Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.4g12% of calories
- Carbs21g73% of calories
- Fat1.9g15% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills) (1 cup, 28 g) has 105 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (31% DV), thiamine (31% DV) and niacin (37% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A31%
- Thiamine31%
- Niacin37%
- Vitamin B651%
- Folate (B9)50%
- Vitamin B1279%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium11%
- Phosphorus19%
- Copper12%
- Selenium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 277 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) | 200 μg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 79% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 112 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 9 mg | 116% |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 135 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 13% |
Full breakdown · 41 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 277 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 105 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills)?
One serving of Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills) (1 cup) has 105 calories, which works out to 376 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills)?
139 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Cheerios (ready-to-eat, General Mills)?
1.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
